HLT 205 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 and 2 with Answers

HLT 205 Week 4 Discussion 1

Explain how gatekeeping reduces health care costs in the U.S. Is gatekeeping the most effective strategy for reducing health care costs, or are there more effective strategies that are currently being used?  Explain your reasoning with the support of references.

HLT 205 Week 4 Discussion 2

Define retrospective and prospective reimbursement methods. In what way did retrospective reimbursement contain perverse financial incentives? Cite reference to support your response.